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The best cover of a song is..............

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houseworkneverends · 11/07/2024 15:22

They wont go where I go - original Stevie Wonder, covered by George Michael. It's just perfect in every single way.

AIBU or do you think there is a better cover???

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Pinkybike · 11/07/2024 15:55

Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
surfin USA by the Jesus and Mary Chain

needhelpwiththisplease · 11/07/2024 15:54

Muse "Feeling Good "

LastMinuteSubstitution · 11/07/2024 15:52

Thirding Johnny Cash then! x Post with murasaki

Itsallsostressful · 11/07/2024 15:52

RJnomore1 · 11/07/2024 15:42

You cannot beat Roxy music covering jealous guy.

although Ed Sheeran et al doing no church in the wild is pretty damn good too.

Frankie Millers version is also wonderful ❤️

murasaki · 11/07/2024 15:51

BanditofBrisbane · 11/07/2024 15:50

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain- Smells Like Teen Spirit 😂

Haha, I loved that in a weird way!

theugly5 · 11/07/2024 15:51

Ooh I also forgot John Lennon’s version of Stand By Me

BanditofBrisbane · 11/07/2024 15:50

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain- Smells Like Teen Spirit 😂

LastMinuteSubstitution · 11/07/2024 15:50

Seconding Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt. Amazing and heartbreaking.

murasaki · 11/07/2024 15:50

Another vote for Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt. And the video, gets me every time.

Itsallsostressful · 11/07/2024 15:50

Redannie118 · 11/07/2024 15:34

I think Callum Scott's version of Dancing on my own is just so beautiful and heartbreaking, it blows the original by Robyn away.

Hazy shade of winter by the Bangles rather than SImon and Garfunkel.

Oh love the Bangles version of Hazy shade of winter !

AnaVanda · 11/07/2024 15:48

Jo Cocker singing A Little Help from my Friends. The live version.

HowardTJMoon · 11/07/2024 15:48

@CorvusPurpureus the Sisters' cover of Jolene is indeed epic. But I think their cover of Hot Chocolate's Emma is even better.

turkeyboots · 11/07/2024 15:46

Jolene covered by Queen Andreena.

And yes to Jeff Buckleys cover of Hallelujah

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houseworkneverends · 11/07/2024 15:45

ChopSue · 11/07/2024 15:45

Communards - don’t leave me this way

that's a good shout - love that version

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TheSproutOfWrath · 11/07/2024 15:45

And also Deathcab for Cuties cover of Julian Copes "World shut your mouth"

ChopSue · 11/07/2024 15:45

Communards - don’t leave me this way

Comedycook · 11/07/2024 15:44

Blue's version of Too close by next is much better imo.

itsmylife7 · 11/07/2024 15:44

RipleyGreen · 11/07/2024 15:39

This cover is on Spotify @itsmylife7

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thanks for that information

RJnomore1 · 11/07/2024 15:42

You cannot beat Roxy music covering jealous guy.

although Ed Sheeran et al doing no church in the wild is pretty damn good too.

Yozzer87 · 11/07/2024 15:42

2023Tobeornottobe · 11/07/2024 15:32

You were always on my mind - Pet Shop Boys

I was also going to say this, love it.

anothertediousquestion · 11/07/2024 15:42

CorvusPurpureus · 11/07/2024 15:41

Yes!!!

Although I'd probably go with:
Eloise - The Damned
Tainted Love - Soft Cell

or Jolene - The Sisters of Mercy.

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ELOISE!

Moonshiners · 11/07/2024 15:41

I can't believe everyone likes the Disturbed version I found it so shit!
But I also prefer Leonard Cohen's version of hallelujah. I love his raspy voice.

CorvusPurpureus · 11/07/2024 15:41

anothertediousquestion · 11/07/2024 15:33

Ziggy Stardust (Bauhaus). So much better!

Yes!!!

Although I'd probably go with:
Eloise - The Damned
Tainted Love - Soft Cell

or Jolene - The Sisters of Mercy.